We are very excited to announce a programme of South Asian work to run from 08 – 18 July. Comprising fearless new writing, live music, comedy, cabaret and boundary-pushing performance, this dynamic line-up will bring together award-winning theatre, bold storytelling and celebratory live experiences. 

The summer begins with Kanpur: 1857, on WED 08 Jul winner of the Asian Arts Award of Outstanding Production and the Pleasance's Charlie Hartill Fund, the Edinburgh Fringe First winning sell-out smash hit returns to London. Written by and starring Niall Moorjani, Co-directed by and starring Jonathan Oldfield.  

Followed by the already announced Olivier Award-nominated play Blue Mist which is a sharp, darkly funny story about truth, trust and ambition running from FRI 10 - TUE 14 Jul. Written by Mohamed-Zain Dada (Dizzy, Speed), directed by Milli Bhatia (Speed, seven methods of killing kylie jenner). 

A London legend, celebrating the best of Asian comedy Brown Sauce comes to Stratford East WED 15 July. Previous performers include Nish Kumar, Eshaan Akhbar, Mawaan Rizwan, Ria Lina, Sindhu Vee, Ahir Shah, Atsuko Okatsu and Fatiha El-Ghorri. Line up to be announced.  

Marking 25 years since the release of K3G, Say Shava Shava celebrates one of Bollywood’s most iconic films on Thu 16 Jul. Say Shava Shava is a live vocal and dance celebration inspired by its unforgettable soundtrack and cultural impact.  

Experience powerful Sufi Qawwali alongside beloved modern OSTs and Ghazals, from the 9th generation Hussain Brothers Qawwali Group at Qawwali Live: with Hussain Brothers on FRI 17 Jul.  

A bold, sensory evening of British Asian cabaret at Heeramandi on SAT 18 Jul that fuses contemporary and classical dance, music, burlesque and comedy, into one electrifying celebration of art, desire and resistance. 

Tickets from £10 are on sale now.